World War I
What event in 1914 sparked World War One?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
What style is the Research Paper?
Chicago-style
What is the mascot of YP?
Panther
Nicknamed "the Golden State," which state is Mr. Mancilla from?
California
Name ONE pre-Columbian/American civilization we have studied in this class
Aztec, Inca, Taíno
Who claimed responsibility for the assassination in 1914?
Serbia
a footnote
The same year as the first moon landing, York Prep was founded which year?
1969
Mr. Mancilla studied at which university in England?
Oxford
Which European country colonized India?
Great Britain/United Kingdom
Russia was allied with which country?
Serbia
Your Body Paragraphs should have how many supporting details/quotes?
Two
Before York Prep, 40 W 68th St. used to be what type of building?
Synagogue and Jewish seminary/school
What is the color of Mr. Mancilla's cat?
gray/tabby
Name the ORIGIN of ONE good traded during the Colombian Exchange
ex. chocolate from the Americas
Which country had the biggest population (and the biggest army) in Europe?
Russia
True or False (Research papers do not need to have citations)
False
Which floor used to be a hospital ward and is allegedly haunted?
3rd floor
Besides English, name TWO languages that Mr. Mancilla speaks or has studied
French, Latin, Greek, Syriac, Japanese
Name one person who was beheaded during the French Revolution
ex. Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, Robespierre, Olympe de Gogue
Which country had the most powerful army?
What is the order for your introduction paragraph?
Hook
General Statement
Specific Statement
Thesis
Transition Sentence
What Christmas movie was filmed right outside the doors of York Prep?
Elf
Name ONE place Mr. Mancilla is going on Spring Break
Malta, Morocco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Monaco, France, Italy, UK
The Opium Wars resulted in the British gaining control of which island?
Hong Kong